How many of you attended every competitive Sheffield derby matches since 1970?

[cahill]

My first competitive Sheffield derby match was the 3-2 win in October 1970 and since then, I have attended every competitive Sheffield derby matches apart from the 1-1 draw in April 1980 (I was playing in a football tournament at Kortrijk in Belgium) and the 2-0 defeat in the League Cup 1st round 1st leg in August 1980 (I was playing cricket that day).

Was that League Cup tie a two legged affair ? Or is my memory letting me down ?

 

[Lower Drop Blade]

My first competitive Sheffield derby match was the 3-2 win in October 1970 and since then, I have attended every competitive Sheffield derby matches apart from the 1-1 draw in April 1980 (I was playing in a football tournament at Kortrijk in Belgium) and the 2-0 defeat in the League Cup 1st round 1st leg in August 1980 (I was playing cricket that day).

I couldn't make the 1970 game due to me pissing about and not being born till tea time.... don't think my dad has ever forgive me yet.....

 

[mattbianco1]

My first derby was 23rd October 1993, aged 9. It finished 1-1 at Bramall Lane. Glyn Hodges and Carlton Palmer scored.

I didn't go to the reverse fixture in January 1994, or the League Cup game that followed in November 2000.

Since 16 December 2001 game, i have attended every one apart from the 3-2 in September 2009 as I was in Mexico

 

[Silent Blade]

Was that League Cup tie a two legged affair ? Or is my memory letting me down ?

Yes, for the 1st round in seasons between 1975-76 and 1984-85. We played two legged matches against Doncaster in 1979, Wendy in 1980, York in 1981, Hull in 1982, Bradford City in 1983 and Peterborough in 1984.

 

[Gin&Juice]

I don’t like them. Due to some personal reasons i’m always welcome in their directors area, i’ve only ever used the offer for derbies. Sat next to Chansiri at the last one. Man was a nervous wreck. His breathing into a bag irked Howard Wilkinson who was sat in front.

 

[Bell4]

My first competitive Sheffield derby match was the 3-2 win in October 1970 and since then, I have attended every competitive Sheffield derby matches apart from the 1-1 draw in April 1980 (I was playing in a football tournament at Kortrijk in Belgium) and the 2-0 defeat in the League Cup 1st round 1st leg in August 1980 (I was playing cricket that day).

My first derby too

I haven’t been to all of them but I have been to the two you missed . I missed the 0-0 draw in the same season as the 3-2 home win and the 1-0 away defeat in div 1 - all the rest I have been to

 

[Revolution]

Yes, for the 1st round in seasons between 1975-76 and 1984-85. We played two legged matches against Doncaster in 1979, Wendy in 1980, York in 1981, Hull in 1982, Bradford City in 1983 and Peterborough in 1984.

The second round was also two legs from 1979-80. The first two rounds remained two legs until the 2000-01 season (when we beat Lincoln and Colchester and lost 2-1 at Hillsborough in the 3rd round when our finishing cost us a game we dominated)

 

[Pollingtonblade]

The second round was also two legs from 1979-80. The first two rounds remained two legs until the 2000-01 season (when we beat Lincoln and Colchester and lost 2-1 at Hillsborough in the 3rd round when our finishing cost us a game we dominated)

We tore them a new arsehole that night as we did in the subsequent nil nil at their place the season after, I also think we were all over them in 02 03 when we lost at their place

 

[BalticBlade]

My first derby was the 2-0 win in 1991. I was 13-years-old, went with my dad.
Fast-forward 33 years and this Sunday it will be my daughter's first derby and by a quirk of fate, she's also 13-years-old.
Here's hoping for a similar result!

 

[Pollingtonblade]

My first derby was the 2-0 win in 1991. I was 13-years-old, went with my dad.
Fast-forward 33 years and this Sunday it will be my daughter's first derby and by a quirk of fate, she's also 13-years-old.
Here's hoping for a similar result!

My first was the same as a 14 year old and my Daughter, 11 yesterday will be attending her first one Sunday.

 

[Sportbilly /Detroit Blade]

My first competitive Sheffield derby match was the 3-2 win in October 1970 and since then, I have attended every competitive Sheffield derby matches apart from the 1-1 draw in April 1980 (I was playing in a football tournament at Kortrijk in Belgium) and the 2-0 defeat in the League Cup 1st round 1st leg in August 1980 (I was playing cricket that day).

Always makes me curious as to who has the longest run of attending our games, home and away.

The dedication and commitment of some people is absolutely laudable.

 

[Blackestnite]

And mine.

 

[Pollingtonblade]

Always makes me curious as to who has the longest run of attending our games, home and away.

The dedication and commitment of some people is absolutely laudable.

My Uncle hasn't missed a game since 1980 home /away/ cups (except for lockdown) he's also been to most UK friendlies in that time as well.

 

[Sportbilly /Detroit Blade]

My Uncle hasn't missed a game since 1980 home /away/ cups (except for lockdown) he's also been to most UK friendlies in that time as well.

That's unbelievable! I believe you of course, but that blows my mind completely.

How do you not miss a game through illness, injury, or whatever, never mind the cost and commitment to do that.

I tip my hat to that man!

 

[ancientblade]

February 1967

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was right behind the goal when billy punton slammed it in from 2 yards lol

 

[cahill]

was right behind the goal when billy punton slammed it in from 2 yards lol

And me. Well I was more towards the back. It was a delayed reaction. Crowd cheered 2 or 3 seconds after ball went in.

 

[Alan Birchenall's hair]

my first a 2 - 2 draw at hillsborough march 66 birchenall got both our goals i think followed by another 2 - 2 draw in september same year first at lane the 1 - 0 defeat september 67

My first derby too Ancient. And also my first ever match, on my birthday too. With Dad, Sister and rest of family who are all Wednesdayites, stood on Hillsboro Kop. But soon as I saw Birch score two, I saw the light and decided I was a Blade. Hence my forum name..........

 

[scouseblade]

I may have seen more 0-0s in Derby's than most.
However my first derby was 1-1 Bobby Ford scored
Subsequently, 0-0, 0-0, 0-2, 3-1 and 1-0.
Since I moved away not been. But watched all I can on tele. Including the last 3 0-0s!